Dimmer double reflector



Feb. 13, 1934. E MYERS 1,946,755

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Patented Feb. 13, 1934 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to an attachment for motor vehicle head-light bulbs, and aims to provide a device which may be readily and easily positioned on the usual bulb of a head-light, and

one which may be firmly secured in its positions of adjustment.

An important object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which may be adjusted by merely moving the attachment over the bulb, yieldable means being provided for securing the attachment.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a device which will not only eliminate the usual head-light glare, but one which will confine the light rays to a pre-determined area, increasing the illuminating qualities of the head-light.

A still further object of the invention is to control the light rays of a head-light bulb in such a manner that the light rays will be projected in a path below the line of vision of pedestrians and drivers of approaching vehicles.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view through a head-light reflector and lamp socket, illustrating the head-light bulb equipped with an attachment constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged view illustrating a head-light bulb equipped with the attachment, the attachment being shown in section.

Figure 3 is a front elevational view of a headlight bulb supplied with the attachment.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 designates a head-light reflector, which is supplied with the usual lamp socket 6, in

which the light bulb '7 is positioned.

The attachment forming the subject matter of this invention, is used in connection with the headlight bulb, and comprises a body portion 8 constructed of suitable sheet metal material, the body portion being concave-convex in form, so that it will fit over the outer end of the head-light bulb, conforming to the shape of the bulb.

Ears 9 extend from the body portion 8 and are formed with openings to receive the hooks, formed at the ends of the wires that constitute the securing means, by means of which the body portion is secured in position.

The securing device embodies a wire indicated by the reference character 11, which has a portion thereof looped around the stem of the headlight bulb, as at 12, one end of the wire being formed into a hook 13 that engages the wire at a point intermediate the ends thereof, and securely fastening the wire to the light bulb.

One portion of the wire extends from the hook 13 over the head-light bulb, where it is formed into a hook 14, which is hooked into one of the ears of the body portion 8, preferably at the top of the body portion, as shown by the drawing.

The fastener also includes a wire 15 that has hooks 16 formed at its ends, the hooks 16 being hooked into the ears extending from the lower side of the body portion 8, as shown by Figure 3.

The wire 15 is coiled at 17, or at a point intermediate its ends, providing a spring which, when the attachment has been positioned, rests on the head-light bulb at a point adjacent to the stem thereof, the coiled portion conforming to the shape of the bulb at this point.

Thus it will be seen that the hooks 16 are yieldably held in position, so that the hooks may be readily disconnected, for the purpose of attaching or removing the device.

It will further be seen that due to this construction, the attachment may be readily and easily adjusted by merely gripping the body portion 8, and moving the same to the desired position.

In the use of the device, it is contemplated to support the body portion 8 on the head-light bulb in such a manner that the direct rays from the head-light will be reflected against the upper portion of the reflector, from where the head-light rays are directed forwardly and downwardly, in a path below the line of vision of pedestrians or approaching motorists.

It might be further stated that the inner surface of the body portion 8 is in the form of a reflector, so that the light-rays will not be absorbed by the attachment, but reflected to the proper position to facilitate driving.

Having thus described the invention what is claimed:

A headlight bulb shield comprising a curved body portion curved to fit over the outer end of a head light bulb, an outstanding ear formed on the body portion at the upper edge thereof, apertured ears extending downwardly and laterally from the lower edge of the body portion, the last mentioned ears being disposed below a line drawn horizontally through the center of the body portion, a wire looped around one end of the bulb, the opposite end of the wire being formed into a hook and extended through the apertured ear at the upper edge of the body portion, a wire having a coiled portion formed intermediate the ends thereof, the ends of the last mentioned wire being hooked into the last mentioned apertured ears, the coiled portion exerting a pull on the lower side of the body portion, securing the body portion in position on the headlight bulb, and drawing the lower portion of the shield inwardly.

EBENEZER MYERS. 

